Dilhorne

The Old Chapel

Welcome to The Old Chapel – a beautifully decorated three bedroom home nestled in the picturesque Staffordshire countryside.

With two double beds and two single beds, this newly renovated property can comfortably accommodate six people. The fully equipped kitchen and airy dining area is perfect for connecting with family and friends, and the open plan living area is perfect for a relaxing night in after a busy day exploring!

Conveniently located near all Staffordshire has to offer, The Old Chapel has space for the whole family! The first two bedrooms contain a double bed and wardrobe, while the third has two single beds and a dresser. Each stylish bedroom has electric blinds for a great night of sleep! There is also a modern bathroom with both a bath and walk in shower.

The heart of this home is the spacious open plan living area with plenty of natural light and beautiful exposed beams. With comfortable seating, board games, and a TV with Netflix, the living room has everything you need for a cosy night in.

The newly installed kitchen and sophisticated dining area is both luxurious and functional, and has all the amenities you need for a family meal. With underfloor heating throughout and a separate laundry room, this home has everything you need for a comfortable stay! There’s even parking for 2-3 cars on a fenced drive. Please note that the electric charger will only be available for use until Christmas 2025.

(Please note that the control for the hob is magnetic. We kindly request that this is not moved from the hob itself.)

Where you’ll be
Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom

Country Retreat

6 Guests

3 Bedrooms

1 Bathroom

Midweek £157/nt · Weekend £305/nt

Cleaning included · Select dates for exact price

Minimum stay: 1 night

Check-in after 16:00 · Check-out before 10:00

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No extra guest fees — the price is the same for any party size up to 6 guests. Please include everyone staying; bookings cannot exceed this maximum.

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No pets No smoking No parties

Free cancellation up to 10 days before arrival.

Please note: a deposit or damage waiver will be required prior to arrival.

FEATURES

Wifi

On site parking

Shower

Bath

Oven

Washing Machine

Dishwasher

Microwave

Iron

Hairdryer

Detached

EV Charger

BED LAYOUT

Sleeps 6 3 bedrooms 4 beds

Bedroom 1

1× Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1× Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2× Single Beds

66 verified reviews

(61 reviews)

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All reviews from verified guests

5.0/5

The chapel had been beautifully and painstakingly restored whilst the j terror decor is up to a very high standard.

5.0/5

I had a wonderful stay with my bridesmaids before my wedding at Foxtail Barns! The Old Chapel was beautiful and everyone commented on how nice the property was!

It was lovely and clean and Travel Fox were very responsive. They allowed my makeup and hair artists to come in during the morning as well.

Thank you for a fabulous stay!

5.0/5

We had a great stay at the Old Chapel to visit Alton Towers. The place was really clean and plenty of space.

5.0/5

The property was as described and perfect for our needs. Backed on to a field of sheep which the kids loved. Was very well presented, had everything we needed including an equipped utility room. No issues with the WiFi, the phone signal in the area isn’t the best. Check-in and out instructions were clear and sent in a timely manner. Can’t fault our stay.

5.0/5

Our stay was lovely, thank you so much for Sam and his team for being so responsive and kind! A beautiful house - will definitely consider booking with them again! :)

5.0/5

Lovely place, very clean and spacious. Really nice interiors and beds very comfortable. Lovely views of fields from most of the windows and also perfect location for an Alton Towers trip! There was also great communication throughout. Thanks!

10.0/10

Positive: Beautiful building, very clean , we we're visiting Alton towers then the following day splash landing.. lovely place to relax after a busy day .

5.0/5

All good

5.0/5

Great property with a lovely dining/kitchen space! We had 5 people in the house and it worked well with plenty of space even though only 1 bathroom.

10.0/10

Positive: Great property

5.0/5

Beautiful accommodation! Extremely clean and well decorated. Spacious and relaxing with good amenities. Perfect for a friends weekend. Hosts were very kind and helpful, would absolutely recommend staying here. The only slight downside was there being one bathroom for six people, but that’s clearly advertised so just worth considering when you book.

5.0/5

Such a great and unique space, would definitly come back😊Great for a getaway with friends!

5.0/5

it was very comfy

5.0/5

We had a great stay at the Old Chapel for a quiet girls weekend! Venue was absolutely perfect and super clean, right in the middle of everything we needed.
Couldn’t recommend the Travel Fox more as a host. Super attentive and responsive. Will definitely be looking to rebook! Thank you!

5.0/5

Such a beautiful space! The lighting makes it so cozy at nighttime. Only a 20 minutes drive from Alton Towers so easy to have a lie in if you would usually travel a longer distance. Host was great and made everything really clear to us. Feels so private when inside with all the green behind the house. Would definitely stay here again if visiting the area for any reason! :)

5.0/5

Absolutely perfect stay - communication was great and very helpful, amazing location for what we needed it for thank you !

5.0/5

Great host, lovely place to stay.

5.0/5

Lovely place. Stayed with my 2 daughters.. they were like ‘Wow’ when we entered the space. Perfect location for us to launch from having a full day at Alton Towers. Thanks you, James

5.0/5

Couldn’t fault the place 5*s highly recommend

5.0/5

Great place to stay! We chose this place due to proximity to Alton towers while still having our own space! The house was immaculate and very well presented! The decor was beautiful also. Super clean and tidy with everything you’d need for a few days away! Emails before arrival with check in info etc were spot on and we didn’t need any assistance from the hosts whatsoever as everything was clear upon arrival! Highly recommend.

5.0/5

our second stay at the old chapel and we will definitely be returning again, it really is a beautiful place and a fantastic location, hosts are amazing and communication both stays has been phenomenal , thanks guys, see you again soon !

5.0/5

Great place to say, spacious, clean, all the functions you would need for the stay, the pictures don’t do it enough justice! would definitely stay there again! All I would say is I’d make the damage waver fully refundable if the guest have left it in a clean good condition rather than a mandatory fund hidden in the small print.

5.0/5

Had a fantastic stay at The old Chapel.
The house is beautiful. We wish we had booked to stay for longer.
Everything you could possibly want to relax away with the family. We are a family of 5 and had so much space it was great.
We used it as a place to stay whilst visiting alton towers.

5.0/5

The property was perfect for what we needed. Spacious, clean and comfortable. Easy check in process and no hassle. The host explains everything very clearly and responds quickly. Would recommend.

5.0/5

Wonderful Airbnb — would highly recommend. Beautiful home.

5.0/5

Beautiful house and lovely view out of the kitchen window on to a field. Beds were comfortable and facilities perfect.

5.0/5

Absolutely stunning place to stay. Very clean and tidy. the host was very proactive and supplied all the information we required before the stay. deffinetly a 5 star stay.

5.0/5

Good communication from the host. The place was great, nice location, and very well furnished. Had all the cutlery and equipment that we needed. Although wifi could be a bit better, aside from that me and my friends had a lovely time.

5.0/5

Deceptively humble exterior reveals a vast and stunning interior space. Everything looked and felt brand new. Beds were exceptionally comfortable. We booked because of the proximity between stoke football ground and Alton Towers. We would definitely book again. Highly recommended.

5.0/5

Excellent place, all looked as described. Clean and good size.

Only downsides for me was close to busy road, WiFi didn’t work as was a Vodafone router sim card and too intermittent if working / kids was hard work.

5.0/5

Stunning house, great quiet location, nearby hikes and stores within a few miles. Responsive host and clear instructions.

5.0/5

Amazing stay for alton towers with the children! Definitely will be coming back !

5.0/5

Had a lovely stay at the old chapel. The place is beautiful and so open. Great for a family or a group of friends. The place was clean, tidy and had everything we needed. The host was very quick to respond when we had an issue. Would recommend

5.0/5

Lovely stay, nice airy lounging and kitchen area and very nicely designed!

5.0/5

Lovely stay!

4.0/5

beautiful place to stay, very clean and tidy only downside was the WiFi wasn't great and the tv stations were very limited but wouldn't stop me from booking again.

5.0/5

Excellent host and a fantastic Airbnb. Check-in was easy and communication was incredibly quick and helpful throughout. The photos really don’t do the place justice, it’s even better in person. There was plenty of space for six people, and the kitchen was very well equipped. We had such an amazing stay and are already planning to return!

5.0/5

We loved our stay here, beautiful home, location and well worth the money we paid. We will definitely be back! I can't fault it all all.

5.0/5

Beautiful property, great location for Alton Towners and Trentham Monkey Forest. absolutely loved the neighbours (sheep).

5.0/5

Absolutely stunning location and accommodation. Would definitely recommend and would love to book here again. The place was perfect for our family and we loved how beautifully decorated and spacious it was.

5.0/5

What a fantastic place! Such a lovely and spacious place to stay, very comfortable. Would highly recommend. Wonderful view from the kitchen - countryside and the smiling sheep!

There are two local pubs, one is not open for food on Monday's and Tuesdays. However we went to a pub not too far away (11 mins by car) called The Black Lion at Cheddleton - really great place, good food and a great atmosphere!

If a bean to cup coffee machine or similar was added to this lovey place, I would have been in heaven!

5.0/5

Had a great stay here. Pros were beautifully decorated, clean property. We enjoyed seeing the sheep outside the window each morning. Comfy beds and safe quiet neighbourhood. Negatives were dishwasher was blocked upon arrival and the drive was slightly annoying to park on as had to manage manual gates right on a road junction although luckily it seemed fairly quiet road. Overall would love to stay again if in the area.

5.0/5

Such a gorgeous property with beautiful and good quality furniture and fittings. Stunning place to stay, perfect communal area and beautiful quiet bedrooms. The shower was lovely. The driveway was helpful. Just a stunning place to stay.

5.0/5

Absolutely amazing place to stay. We travelled down to Redditch to stay at our regular stay at a Prem Inn. Location there is ideal due to appearing on a live tv show which took place on my 60th birthday on 27th Feb so we decided to make a break after that in this beautiful converted chapel. We arrived late in the rain but the directions were fab. Owner met us, We stayed in all Saturday due to me taking a break since working 24/7.
Wedgwood is only half an hour away and as me and my bestie trained in the arts this is the place. Will also need to contact the owner as this is the most comfiest bed ever x

5.0/5

We had a great stay and would definitely recommend it. The place was warm, cosy and very comfortable, which was perfect after long days working away. Everything was clean and well set up, and it felt really welcoming from the moment we arrived. A lovely place to stay and we would happily return.

5.0/10

Negative: There was no phone signal in the property and the internet didn’t work.

5.0/5

Gorgeous place to stay. Lovely location. Rooms were beautifully furnished and it was a nice stay. Would stay again.

2.0/5

Disappointing Stay at The Old Chapel, Stafford

I stayed at The Old Chapel for two nights while visiting family, and unfortunately the experience fell well below expectations. The biggest issue was the lack of hot water. Both the shower and bath only produced lukewarm water at best. I contacted the host, who suggested adjusting the boiler settings, but this didn’t resolve the problem. It was really disappointing not to be able to have a proper hot shower or bath during my stay.

The décor itself is modern, but there were several signs of wear and tear on arrival. The spare room headboard was broken, and the windows throughout the property were not fully clean, which took away from the overall presentation.

Another thing to be aware of is the location. The property sits directly on a junction, and getting the car in and out felt genuinely unsafe due to the traffic and limited visibility.

5.0/5

We loved staying at this accommodation. It was spacious, cosy and felt like a home away from home. The host was very responsive, and communicated well.
The rooms are lovely, we had a peaceful stay with our family. We will definitely visit again!

What’s nearby

Hand-picked local spots around The Old Chapel — tap a pin for details.

Explore the area around The Old Chapel

The Old Chapel’s location balances rural peace with convenient access to local amenities and attractions. Just a short drive brings you to Kingsley & Froghall Station for a ride on the Churnet Valley Railway, while a wider exploration reveals family fun at Peak Wildlife Park. Stock up essentials easily – the nearest supermarket is within easy reach, perfect for self-catering or preparing picnic supplies!

Sam’s local picks

If you’re looking for days out near The Old Chapel, I highly recommend a steam train ride through beautiful Staffordshire – it's such a lovely experience! For thrill-seekers (or families!), Alton Towers Resort with its waterpark and gardens is only about 19 minutes away, and Dimmingsdale offers stunning woodland walks just a little closer at around 20 minutes.

Enjoy a steam train ride through Staffordshire on Enjoy a steam train ride through Staffordshire on the Foxfield Steam Railway, just 3.0 miles, 7 minutes away. Foxfield Colliery, which is one of the museum sites, is less than a 10 minute walk! ~40 min · 4.4★ · (1,505 reviews)

Alton Towers Resort, Waterpark and gardens England's largest theme park with 40 rides and attractions including Oblivion, Smiler, Nemesis, Forbidden Valley, Dark Forest, the new Curse of Alton Manor and CBeebies Land Alton Towers thrills visitors with iconic rollercoasters and themed attractions for all ages. 8.3 miles · ~25 min · 4.4★ · (56,966 reviews) Photo by Sergio Gutiérrez

Dimmingsdale spectacular scenery, haven for wildlife and ramblers with award- winning Ramblers Retreat tearoom 8.2 miles · ~25 min

JCB World factory tour and museum celebrating the world famous diggers plus waterfowl lakes 10.2 miles · ~30 min · 4.6★ · (15,753 reviews)

Uttoxeter Racecourse 14.5 miles · ~40 min · 4.3★ · (24 reviews) Photo by Ivan Brosnan

Peak District National Park 11.3 miles · ~30 min · 4.8★ · (34,070 reviews)

Thor's Cave Stone Age Airbnb, natural cavern with stunning views, 16.1 miles, 36 min. The Neolithic burial site Long Row is nearby Thor’s Cave offers stunning views from its dramatic natural cave opening in the limestone cliffs. ~25 min · 4.7★ · (2,690 reviews) Photo by kevin mills

Waterworld tropical indoor aqua park with Stormchaser, Cyclone, Hurricane, Nucleus, Family Multi Slide and toddler rides Waterworld provides indoor waterpark fun with numerous slides & attractions for all ages. 8.8 miles · ~25 min · 3.9★ · (8,244 reviews) Photo by Waterworld

The Old Chapel is a great base for exploring the V The Old Chapel is a great base for exploring the Victorian and industrial heritage of the Potteries Potteries Museum and Art Gallery ‒ the Staffordshire Hoard, largest ever find of Anglo-Saxon treasure plus the world's finest Staffordshire pottery collection 8.4 miles · ~25 min

Emma Bridgewater factory and shop 7.8 miles · ~20 min · 4.4★ · (499 reviews)

The World of Wedgewood best of British design, factory tour and shop, throw your own pot! 9.3 miles · ~25 min · 4.6★ · (15,753 reviews)

Festival Retail Park 8.8 miles · ~25 min

Port Vale FC 10.5 miles · ~30 min

Stoke City FC 8.7 miles · ~25 min

Trentham Monkey Forest walk with monkeys, 140 Barbary macaques living wild! Trentham Monkey Forest provides a fascinating opportunity to walk amongst free-roaming Barbary macaques. 10.1 miles · ~30 min · 4.6★ · (9,829 reviews) Photo by Trentham Monkey Forest

Stafford Castle turrets and keep, re-enactments, herb garden and woodland walk, 17.8 miles, 39 min Show more ~40 min · 4.4★ · (1,505 reviews)

Alton Towers Resort, Waterpark and gardens England’s largest theme park with 40 rides and attractions including Oblivion, Smiler, Nemesis, Forbidden Valley, Dark Forest, the new Curse of Alton Manor and CBeebies Land Alton Towers thrills visitors with iconic rollercoasters and themed attractions for all ages. 8.3 miles · ~25 min · 4.4★ · (56,966 reviews) Photo by Sergio Gutiérrez

Thor’s Cave Stone Age Airbnb, natural cavern with stunning views, 16.1 miles, 36 min. The Neolithic burial site Long Row is nearby

Where to eat & drink

Guests staying here will find varied dining options within a short distance; The Wayfarer, approximately 25 minutes’ drive away, serves locally sourced pub classics. Alternatively, Brindley Farm is around 20 minutes from the property and offers generous carvery meals with countryside views.

The Wayfarer The Wayfarer serves locally sourced, refined pub classics in a charming village atmosphere. Gastropub · 4.6★ · (3,871 reviews) · 8.6 miles · ~25 min Photo by The Wayfarer
The Lazy Trout The Lazy Trout is renowned for its fresh seafood and picturesque canalside location. Pub · 4.7★ · (2,813 reviews) · 9.9 miles · ~30 min Photo by Paul Gascoyne
Brindley Farm - Dining & Carvery Brindley Farm offers generous carvery meals with views over the Staffordshire countryside. Pub · 4.0★ · (5,678 reviews) · 7.1 miles · ~20 min Photo by Brindley Farm - Dining & Carvery
Aston Marina Aston Marina combines waterside dining with scenic canal boat watching opportunities. Restaurant · 4.5★ · (2,249 reviews) · 8.8 miles · ~25 min Photo by Aston Marina

Things to do

Guests staying here are well-placed to explore a diverse range of attractions in Staffordshire. Churnet Valley Railway is approximately 3.3 miles away, offering heritage steam train rides through the countryside, while Alton Towers and its Waterpark are both around 6.4 and 6.7 miles respectively for thrilling family days out. For animal encounters, Peak Wildlife Park lies roughly 6.2 miles from the property and Trentham Monkey Forest is located approximately 7.6 miles distant.

Churnet Valley Railway (Kingsley and Froghall Station) Churnet Valley Railway offers heritage steam train rides through the picturesque Staffordshire Moorlands countryside. 4.7★ · (2,595 reviews) · 3.3 miles · ~10 min Photo by Churnet Valley Railway - (Kingsley and Froghall,Station)
Peak Wildlife Park Peak Wildlife Park uniquely allows close encounters with wallabies, penguins & other small-to-medium sized animals. Wildlife park · 4.6★ · (5,590 reviews) · 6.2 miles · ~15 min Photo by Peak Wildlife Park
Alton Towers Waterpark Alton Towers Waterpark features exhilarating water slides and pools for a fun family day out. Attraction · 4.3★ · (4,378 reviews) · 6.7 miles · ~20 min Photo by michael seng
Longton Park Longton Park boasts beautiful Victorian gardens, a lake & diverse wildlife for peaceful recreation. Park · 4.6★ · (2,469 reviews) · 4.6 miles · ~15 min Photo by Jessica Sinclair
Trentham Estate Trentham Estate combines stunning Italianate gardens, a historic hall, and shopping village experiences. Park · 4.6★ · (12,095 reviews) · 7.2 miles · ~20 min Photo by Mark F
Regent Theatre Regent Theatre stages large-scale musicals, plays, and performances in an ornate setting. Theatre · 4.6★ · (3,120 reviews) · 6.1 miles · ~15 min Photo by Regent Theatre

Getting there & essentials

Guests staying here will find Longton train station approximately 10 minutes away by car and a Tesco Superstore is similarly accessible in around 10 minutes.

Longton Longton Station provides local rail connections, though reviews suggest limited facilities. Transit station · 3.3★ · (20 reviews) · 4.3 miles · ~10 min Photo by Phoenix Property
Tesco Superstore Tesco Superstore offers a convenient range of groceries and essentials for everyday shopping. Supermarket · 4.2★ · (457 reviews) · 3.0 miles · ~10 min Photo by Dean Bromley
Well Pharmacy Branch of the Well pharmacy chain on Enterprise Way, Stoke-on-Trent, for prescriptions and everyday medicines. Pharmacy · 2.5★ · (31 reviews) · 3.1 miles · ~10 min Photo by Well Pharmacy